Battle at The Village
1781 in the British EmpireBattles involving Great BritainBattles involving SpainBattles of the Anglo-Spanish War (1779–1783)Conflicts in 1781 ... and 5 more
Events in Mobile, AlabamaPre-statehood history of AlabamaUse American English from November 2023Use mdy dates from November 2023West Florida
The Battle at The Village, also known as the Second Battle of Mobile, fought on January 7, 1781, was a failed British attempt to recapture a Spanish fortification at "The Village," during the American Revolutionary War. The attack was led by Waldecker Colonel Johann von Hanxleden who was killed in the attempt.
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Village Point Drive,
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| N 30.626052777778 ° | E -87.915286111111 ° |
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Village Point Drive
36526
Alabama, United States
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